Last Spirit flight at LAX, Battery storage backlash, Art takes over Venice Boardwalk — Saturday Edition
About this episode
The episode discusses the closure of Spirit Airlines, local protests against a battery storage project, and the transformation of former Snapchat buildings into an art space on the Venice Boardwalk.
Spirit Airlines announced its closure after over thirty years of providing budget airfare; its last flight to Los Angeles touched down last night. Residents across the San Gabriel Valley rallied today against a battery storage project in the City of Industry. Former Snapchat buildings on the Venice Boardwalk is now a pop-up art space. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com
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